RWU Law Named a ‘Best Law School’ by The Princeton Review
The college guide’s “Best Law Schools for 2025” recognizes Roger Williams University School of Law for its strong sense of community, faculty mentorship, and commitment to real-world learning.
BRISTOL, R.I. – Roger Williams University School of Law is again being recognized as one of the nation’s leading law schools, earning a place on The Princeton Review’s prestigious list of Best Law Schools for 2025. Selected from a survey of administrators at 197 law schools and nearly 20,000 students, RWU Law stood out for its exceptional faculty, innovative curriculum, and personalized student experience.
“Every one of the law schools we name as 'best' for 2025 offers an outstanding program of professional studies for anyone aspiring to earn a JD,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s Editor-in-Chief. “Our rankings identify schools that are distinctive for features beyond academics – from stellar career services to notable aspects of their campus culture.”
In its profile of RWU Law, The Princeton Review highlighted the school’s “stellar faculty and strong academics,” emphasizing that the close-knit environment helps students feel supported at every level. Students praised the school’s “innovative and creative” coursework and its emphasis on “conscious lawyering,” noting that professors “take the time to get to know you and truly understand your idea of law.” They also pointed to guaranteed opportunities for hands-on learning through clinics and externships, a “very public interest oriented” culture, and a legal education that helps them “succeed in a personalized manner.”
“I’m thrilled that we’ve been recognized for the quality of our programs and the strength of our excellent law faculty, but what makes this honor truly meaningful is that it comes directly from our students,” said RWU School of Law Dean Gregory W. Bowman. “In our students’ comments about RWU Law, I see reflections of the work we do with them every day to train the next generation of legal changemakers. We are proud to provide our students with high-quality and affordable training and real-world practice skills, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.”
The law school has previously been featured on The Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools list, earning national recognition for its faculty and ranking sixth in the country for professor accessibility and 12th for quality of teaching.
RWU Law also offers students a wide range of opportunities to build meaningful legal careers, from dual-degree options in Marine Affairs to internships with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. With its personalized approach to legal education and robust professional network, RWU Law continues to distinguish itself as a training ground for the lawyers of tomorrow.